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Setting Big Goals: Text Features and Organization in an Informational Text Answers

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Read this table of contents.CONTENTS 2....................................................Preface 5..............................................Introduction 15...........................What Is a Coral Reef? 22...................................Extremely Fragile 36..........................Dangers Posed to Fish 40.......................Environmental Concerns 51.....................................In Great Danger 70....................................Measures Taken 87................................What Can You Do? Based on information found in this table of contents, what is the subject of this book?

A
the life cycle of coral reefs
B
the many benefits of coral reefs
C
the dangers faced by coral reefs
D
the fish that live in coral reefs
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What is one way a glossary at the end of a text helps readers?

A
Glossaries summarize vocabulary words that appear in the text, which helps students read more quickly.
B
Glossaries introduce students to new vocabulary words, which prepares them to read the text.
C
Glossaries organize vocabulary words alphabetically, which makes the words easier to locate.
D
Glossaries arrange vocabulary words by topic, which helps the students better understand the words.
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Which information would most likely be presented in graph form?

A
a series of images that all feature the same person
B
a comparison of daily temperatures during June
C
a list of important dates all connected to the same event
D
a detailed paragraph about a topic that relates to the text
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To help the reader of a text better understand what something looks like, the author could include

A
a visual.
B
a chart.
C
a heading.
D
a subheading.
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Read this chapter title from Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Chapter 5: Picturing Modern Telescope DiscoveriesBased on this chapter title, what is this section most likely about?

A
how telescopes used in space have evolved over time
B
the author's opinion about which telescope has been most influential
C
how telescopes influenced the development of cameras for smartphones
D
the possible future of telescopes based on current technological trends in astronomy
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Look at this section from the table of contents for a book about the flu.CONTENTS42. FLASHBACK: Key Dates in the History of Influenza44. RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES: In the News46. REAL STUFF: The Disease Hunter’s Toolbox48. Fear of Food?If you wanted to find the date of the first documented case of the flu, which page would you turn to?

A
42
B
44
C
46
D
48
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Which statement best describes the purpose of an index?

A
An index helps reader locate a topic in a text.
B
An index provides a comparison between two or more topics.
C
An index defines vocabulary words that may be unfamiliar to readers.
D
An index organizes the facts that are located throughout the text.
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The purpose of a chart or graph is to

A
help a reader visualize something.
B
describe what is featured in an image.
C
divide the parts of a text into logical units.
D
present and summarize information.
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Which statement best describes the role of the headings in a text?

A
The headings identify important topics in a section.
B
The headings provide details about pictures in a text.
C
The headings define unfamiliar vocabulary words.
D
The headings summarize the information in a text.
10

Which statement best describes the purpose of a timeline in an informational text?

A
It serves to sort information under headings, or categories.
B
It provides the reader with dates of key events in chronological order.
C
It displays trends over time and can show relationships.
D
It makes comparisons of ideas or sets of information.
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Read this table of contents.CONTENTS 2....................................................Preface 5..............................................Introduction 15...........................What Is a Coral Reef? 22...................................Extremely Fragile 36..........................Dangers Posed to Fish 40.......................Environmental Concerns 51.....................................In Great Danger 70....................................Measures Taken 87................................What Can You Do? Based on information found in this table of contents, what is the subject of this book?

A
the life cycle of coral reefs
B
the many benefits of coral reefs
C
the dangers faced by coral reefs
D
the fish that live in coral reefs
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Read this table of contents.CONTENTS 2....................................................Preface 5..............................................Introduction 15.......................... What Is a Coral Reef? 22...................................Extremely Fragile 36..........................Dangers Posed to Fish 40.......................Environmental Concerns 51.....................................In Great Danger 70....................................Measures Taken 87................................What Can You Do? Based on this table of contents, on which page should one start reading to find information about steps that have already been taken to protect coral reefs?

A
40
B
51
C
70
D
87
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Which statement best describes the purpose of a timeline in an informational text?

A
It serves to sort information under headings, or categories.
B
It provides the reader with dates of key events in chronological order.
C
It displays trends over time and can show relationships.
D
It makes comparisons of ideas or sets of information.
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Read this chapter title from Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Chapter 5: Picturing Modern Telescope DiscoveriesBased on this chapter title, what is this section most likely about?

A
how telescopes used in space have evolved over time
B
the author's opinion about which telescope has been most influential
C
how telescopes influenced the development of cameras for smartphones
D
the possible future of telescopes based on current technological trends in astronomy
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What is one benefit of including a vocabulary section at the beginning of a text?

A
It helps the reader organize and sort information in the text.
B
It provides detailed information about the content of the text.
C
It prepares readers to look for new vocabulary as they read.
D
It describes the images that are found throughout the text.
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Which statement best describes the purpose of an index?

A
An index helps reader locate a topic in a text.
B
An index provides a comparison between two or more topics.
C
An index defines vocabulary words that may be unfamiliar to readers.
D
An index organizes the facts that are located throughout the text.
17

The purpose of a caption is to

A
provide a visual to support text.
B
describe an image in a text.
C
organize and sort information.
D
divide a book into logical units.
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The purpose of a chart or graph is to

A
help a reader visualize something.
B
describe what is featured in an image.
C
divide the parts of a text into logical units.
D
present and summarize information.
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Read the subheadings from Chapter One in Windows to the Universe: Revolutions in Astronomy.Maya Astronomers: Masters of Time and StarsBabylonian Calendars: Tracking Time by the MoonAncient Egyptian Calendars: Solar and Lunar SystemsThe Ancient Greeks: Building Theories of the UniverseBased on the subheadings, how is the information in this chapter most likely organized?

A
into sections that examine the contributions of different ancient civilizations to astronomy and timekeeping
B
into a timeline that explores the evolution of calendar systems in chronological order
C
into a series of charts that compare ancient and modern methods of tracking time and observing the universe
D
into chapters that describe the scientific tools used by ancient astronomers across different eras
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To help the reader of a text better understand what something looks like, the author could include

A
a visual.
B
a chart.
C
a heading.
D
a subheading.

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